Free Level 2 BTEC Business Course in Manchester. Classes run at Parrs Wood Sixth Form, full-time during the day. This Pearson Edexcel qualification covers the core areas of how businesses operate, from finance and marketing to enterprise and customer service. The course runs for 180 hours in total. You'll sit an initial assessment to confirm the right starting point for you. Whether you're exploring business for the first time or building on existing knowledge, the level 2 btec business classes give you a grounding that employers and colleges recognise.
Who this course is for
see relevant staff or subject department for more information
Entry requirements
Basic college entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are set up and how they operate day to day.
You'll study how organisations manage their finances and control costs.
You'll learn how marketing is used to reach customers and promote products.
You'll examine how businesses recruit, manage, and develop their staff.
You'll develop skills in presenting business information clearly and professionally.
You'll investigate how enterprise and entrepreneurship drive business growth.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Parrs Wood Sixth Form. The BTEC First Award in Business is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and at least one externally assessed unit set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are based on real business scenarios and tasks, so you apply what you learn rather than just sitting a written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Parrs Wood Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator, supporting day-to-day office and business operations
Customer service advisor, handling queries and supporting clients
Sales assistant, working in retail or business-to-business sales
Accounts assistant, supporting finance teams with basic bookkeeping
Marketing assistant, helping to create and distribute promotional content
Business support officer, providing admin and coordination across teams
What you could study next
BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in Business (Level 3): the natural next step if you want to go deeper into business and keep your options open for university or higher-level work.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business: a broader qualification covering more specialist areas such as law, economics, and human resources.
Apprenticeship in Business Administration (Level 3): combines on-the-job training with a nationally recognised qualification.
